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Mykonos Travel Guide

This upmarket Greek island is a sophisticated, fashionable
favourite, particularly for the gay traveller, and probably because
of its popularity it has become reputedly the most expensive of all
the islands. Its designer shops, colourful tavernas and throbbing
dance clubs are doing a roaring trade, but despite the trendy
crowds and a couple of well-attended nudist beaches, the island
retains its traditional flavour with its trademark thatched
windmills turning slowly on the hill. Tourists to Mykonos who would
like to do some serious sightseeing can visit the archaeological
museum on the island, which displays some finds from the necropolis
on nearby Rhenia. It is also possible to take a trip across to the
uninhabited island of Delos (just six nautical miles away), which
is an important UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site, having
been the religious centre of the Aegean in ancient times, and
associated with some captivating ancient myths and a history almost
as interesting. Explore the temples and the Avenue of the Lions,
and see some stunning archaic sculptures in the museum.

Mykonos has really lovely beaches, the most famous of which is
the aptly named Paradise Beach. Super Paradise next door is also
very popular, as are Platis Gialos, Paraga and Agios Ioannis (which
is a good option if you prefer to avoid crowds).

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